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Selectboard defers vote on vacation‑accrual changes after members seek economic analysis
Summary
The board debated proposed vacation‑accrual changes for non‑union staff including a one‑time 80‑hour benefit; after discussion, members voted 5-0 to defer the decision and requested an economic analysis and comparatives with neighboring communities.
Shelburne Selectboard members discussed proposed changes to non‑union vacation accruals and deferred a final decision pending further analysis.
Human Resources Manager Adam Backus described the draft policy, noting that "vacation accruals, which are currently below market, have affected Shelburne's ability to recruit." The proposal included structural changes and a one‑time benefit of 80 hours of vacation for non‑union employees to equalize with new hires. Chair Matt Wormser and other members raised concerns about the town's cost exposure and asked for comparison data from neighboring communities.
Following discussion and requests for financial impact information, Selectboard member Chunka Mui moved, with a second, to defer the decision until staff can provide an economic analysis and comparative data. The motion to defer passed 5-0. The earlier motion to approve Addendum D (the Vacation Leave addendum), moved by Mike Ashooh, failed 0-5.
Next steps: staff will prepare an economic analysis of the presented options and information comparing the proposed policy to neighboring municipalities for consideration at a forthcoming meeting, possibly the July 7 special meeting.
